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Hormuz tanker crossings slip to lowest in more than two months, data shows

One tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 23, compared with three the day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed, as ships are being rerouted to paths that take significantly longer.

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026.
HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Saudi tankers make U-turn in Red Sea, head towards Suez following Houthi blockade announcement

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

US still open to diplomatic solution with Iran if attacks in Strait of Hormuz end, Rubio says

Rescuers search for missing people during an operation after a passenger boat KM Nurul Salsa sank off Selayar island in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, July 17, 2026.

Five survivors found clinging to fish trap after Indonesian boat sinks with dozens missing


US to probe Spanish port for reportedly refusing shipments of arms to Israel

The Spanish transport minister admitted in May that the the Danish-flagged ship Marianne Danica was denied port entry for "carrying weapons to Israel."

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy is shown at its home port of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2023.

ZIM reports $1.13 billion net profit in Q3 , driven by record cargo volume

ZIM’s Q3 results show record-high cargo and a $1.13B profit, boosting 2024 projections.

 Zim Integrated Shipping Services

New intimidation tactic: Houthis begin emailing threats to German shipping companies

The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists, who have launched numerous maritime attacks over the past year, have added a new tactic to their arsenal: Emails. 

 Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, looks on during a rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen September 27, 2024.

Prepare to be attacked: Houthis warn shipowners in new phase of Red Sea campaign

The Houthis have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea since November, acting in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.

 Fighters loyal to Yemen's Houthi group attend a military parade marking the anniversary of the Houthis' 2014 takeover of the capital Sanaa and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa on September 21, 2024.

Illegal handling fees for FedEx shipments to Israel

Consumer Protection Authority to fine FedEx for unauthorized charges on overseas orders to Israel; FedEx denies claims contradicting consumer laws.

  FedEx enters the Israeli market but does not bring a substantial solution to the needs of e-commerce merchants.

Shadow war: Houthi attacks paved way for Iran's naval supremacy - analysis

As the West is distracted by the Houthis, Iran can now enjoy a new era of naval supremacy in the region.

 A VIDEO released last month by Yemen’s Houthis shows what they say is smoke rising from a fire aboard a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea. Says the writer: No one in the Saudi media would question why Riyadh isn’t cooperating in confronting Houthi attacks. (Houthi Military Media/Reuters)

Tanker reports attack off Yemen's Hodeidah, UKMTO says

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.

 Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked at the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024.

Zim shipping brings in $373m net profit in second quarter of 2024.

"We expect stronger performance in the second half of 2024 compared to the first half due to ongoing supply constraints from the unresolved Red Sea crisis," CEO Eli Glickman said.

 A Zim ship.

Houthis damage cargo ship in Gulf of Aden as it steps up attacks

Lobivia was in the Gulf of Aden when the missiles struck two areas on its port side, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in an incident report.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen July 19, 2024.

Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen's Mocha, Ambrey says

The Houthis have been launching drone and missile strikes on shipping routes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

 A person points at a screen showcasing a vessel tracking software at Maritime Risk Management provider Diaplous group offices in Athens, Greece April 1, 2024.